The National/ACT coalition agreement which clears the way for charter schools in New Zealand is a step towards the privatisation of education for which the government has no mandate.
If you're concerned about charter schools – send an email to John Key.
Join the "We Don't Need Your Charter Schools" Facebook Group
The government says the charter schools will be targeted at "lifting educational achievement in low decile areas and disadvantaged communities where educational underperformance has become the norm". The first schools are to be set up in south Auckland and Christchurch.
NZEI has a number of questions and concerns. See more detailed information here
Check out the resource being developed to counter the policies on the resources page.
